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More than 20 million personal computers in the US became obsolete in 1998. | |
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Only 8% of computers are recycled. |
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1.5 million computers enter waste streams annually. | |
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In 2007, as many as 500 million computers could potentially be disposed of in landfills. | |
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Dumping 500 million computers
into landfills amounts to the introduction of more than 1.2 billion pounds of lead, 2 million pounds of cadmium and 400,000 pounds of mercury into the waste streams and water supply. |
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By 2005, most people will discard their computers for newer models within two years of purchasing them. | |
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Register to WIN a new laptop from Staples or 42" plasma TV from Best Buy when you drop off your electronics. |
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Behind STAPLES & BEST BUY |
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We would like to thank everyone who came out for this event, both the public and the many volunteers. We saved 68.18 tons of electronic waste, much of which can be considered hazardous and toxic waste fro m ending up in our own community's landfill.
The winner of the laptop and 42" plasma TV will be announced Thursday afternoon during the Optimist Club of West Knoxville's lunch meeting and will be posted here later that day.
Drive through, drop off, leave. That's how easy it is.
This one day free eCycle event collects old computers, laptops, parts, peripherals, and a few other electronic items. All of these items have hazardous materials and should not be disposed of with your regular garbage. This event provides the community with the opportunity to properly recycle these items.
Acceptable Items
Computer equipment such as: PC systems, CPUs, monitors, mice, keyboards,
printers, scanners, laptops, modems, hard drives,
speakers, power cords, cables, phones, powers strips, desktop copiers, fax
machines, small TVs (no consoles) and cell phones.
Unacceptable Items
Microwaves, electronics containing hazardous chemicals such as lab equipment, small refrigerators (contain freon), small stoves, small appliances, cardboard, scrap metal, aluminum cans, or newspapers.
Involved Charities
There are no fees being charged to drop off equipment, but monetary
donations will gladly be accepted and will benefit Goodwill Industries,
East TN Children's Hospital and the Optimist Club of West Knoxville.
Why Recycle?
Computer monitors and televisions are hazardous because they contain
significant amounts of lead.
Printed circuit boards contain hazardous metals such as lead, chromium,
cadmium and mercury, with significant variation depending on the board.
Mercury-containing components like switches and relays are found in some
electronic and electrical products. PCBs may be found in televisions and computers made before the early 1980s.
The OEA encourages residents to take advantage of local recycling
opportunities. Recycling old electronic equipment keeps hazardous materials out of waste and makes it possible to recover resources. Recyclers typically disassemble
units, salvage reusable parts, and send materials to final processors.
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